Des Branigan: Seaman, archaeological diver and maritime historian
He rescued many ships that had been torpedoed in the north Atlantic
Irish Shipping veteran and diver Des Branigan dies at 98
Crew risked their lives to keep sea supply line to Ireland open during second world war
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